This is a take I actually kind of wondered about. The only problem is, shouldn’t that then apply to the defense’s characterizations of the alleged victims as “rioters” and “looters”? Were the people he allegedly shot convicted of those crimes? If not, then okay, let’s be fair to both sides - NEITHER set of terms should be able to be applied.

Same. “Victim” means that someone has been harmed by this defendant and that hasn’t been proven true yet. The presumption of innocence matters. https://t.co/wzyMyYyeIj

— ✨☀️ hi im huma ☀️✨ (@WimminsRea) October 26, 2021